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View article: Right Ventricular Myxoma Presenting in a Patient With Known Arteriovenous Malformations in the Brain: A Case Report
Right Ventricular Myxoma Presenting in a Patient With Known Arteriovenous Malformations in the Brain: A Case Report Open
Cardiac myxomas extending from the right ventricle are uncommon and this rare condition is potentially associated with several risks and poor outcomes. We report the case of a patient with a right ventricular myxoma who had a recent haemor…
View article: Erector spinae plane block for cancer pain relief: a systematic review
Erector spinae plane block for cancer pain relief: a systematic review Open
Background Despite advances in pain management, cancer-related pain remains a critical issue for many patients. In recent years, there has been a growing interest in the use of fascial plane blocks, such as the Erector Spinae Plane Block (…
View article: Fascial plane blocks for cardiothoracic surgery: a narrative review
Fascial plane blocks for cardiothoracic surgery: a narrative review Open
In recent years, there has been a growing awareness of the limitations and risks associated with the overreliance on opioids in various surgical procedures, including cardiothoracic surgery. This shift on pain management toward reducing re…
View article: Continuous Erector Spinae Plane Block for Pain Management in a Pediatric Kidney Transplant Recipient: A Case Report and Review of the Current Literature
Continuous Erector Spinae Plane Block for Pain Management in a Pediatric Kidney Transplant Recipient: A Case Report and Review of the Current Literature Open
Pain management in patients undergoing kidney transplantation requires careful consideration due to their altered physiology, and potential risks associated with certain analgesic options. In recent years, personalized and multimodal appro…
View article: Parasternal Intercostal Blocks for Cardiac and Breast Surgery: Less Is More?
Parasternal Intercostal Blocks for Cardiac and Breast Surgery: Less Is More? Open
View article: Telemedicine in Patients Affected by Chronic Liver Disease: A Scoping Review of Clinical Outcomes and the Devices Evaluated
Telemedicine in Patients Affected by Chronic Liver Disease: A Scoping Review of Clinical Outcomes and the Devices Evaluated Open
For patients with chronic liver disease (CLD), telemedicine is emerging as a useful tool to prevent liver decompensation or hospitalization, allowing access to and the decentralization of care, even for patients with limited resources. How…
View article: Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy after Liver Transplantation: Peri-Operative Associated Factors and Impact on Survival
Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy after Liver Transplantation: Peri-Operative Associated Factors and Impact on Survival Open
Continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) following orthotopic liver transplantation (OLT) is usually started for multifactorial reasons, with variable incidence among series. This paper presents a single-center retrospective observation…
View article: Clinical and Molecular-Based Approach in the Evaluation of Hepatocellular Carcinoma Recurrence after Radical Liver Resection
Clinical and Molecular-Based Approach in the Evaluation of Hepatocellular Carcinoma Recurrence after Radical Liver Resection Open
Background: Hepatic resection remains the treatment of choice for patients with early-stage HCC with preserved liver function. Unfortunately, however, the majority of patients develop tumor recurrence. While several clinical factors were f…
View article: The C-Cube: an endoscopic solution in the time of COVID-19
The C-Cube: an endoscopic solution in the time of COVID-19 Open
During the COVID19 pandemic, personal protective equipment (PPE) has been widely used by clinicians and nurses, with a progressive lack of storage and recurring need for supplies.
View article: Use of a Combined Laryngo-Bronchoscopy Approach in Difficult Airways Management: A Pilot Simulation Study
Use of a Combined Laryngo-Bronchoscopy Approach in Difficult Airways Management: A Pilot Simulation Study Open
In a simulated DTI scenario, CLBI had a higher success rate at the first attempt than DL, while VLS did not. By the third attempt, both rescue techniques had a trend towards a higher success rate than DL. The CLBI technique seems a promisi…
View article: Button battery removed from the stomach resulting in a missed aortoesophageal fistula – a multidisciplinary approach to rescuing a very young patient: a case report
Button battery removed from the stomach resulting in a missed aortoesophageal fistula – a multidisciplinary approach to rescuing a very young patient: a case report Open
View article: The importance of diastolic dysfunction in the development of weaning-induced pulmonary oedema
The importance of diastolic dysfunction in the development of weaning-induced pulmonary oedema Open